Why is my Yorkie's back itchy, scaly, losing hair, and tail swollen?

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My Yorkshire terrier has brown scaly skin which is very ichy on his lower back , and is loosing hair around same area also his tail had swollen. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Any time they are itching around the tail area, it may be from a flea allergy. You can check for fleas first and get medication to control it if needed. With all the scales you can get a medicated shampoo to bathe him in the help loosen up the scales and brush it out of the fur. This may be a sign of a skin infection that will need antibiotics to fully treat.

Why is my Yorkie's back itchy, scaly, losing hair, and tail swollen?

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